Border Czar Tom Homan tipped that the National Guard deployment was coming, after two days of violence in the Los Angeles area. Over that time, the federal detention facility was attacked with rioters hurling things at agents and damaging property. They went without help from local law enforcement for two hours, the DHS said. Then on Saturday there was more violence and chaos, as rioters tried to obstruct law enforcement actions, assaulted agents, and tried to block their vehicles.
Then California Gov. Gavin Newsom flipped out at the National Guard news. He ridiculously said deploying the Guard would "erode public trust." Not deploying them and having chaos is what erodes public trust.
READ MORE: Oh My: Gavin Newsom Throws a Tantrum Over National Guard Being Called In
Now comes the official statement from White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, confirming the action.
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) June 8, 2025
“In recent days, violent mobs have attacked ICE Officers and Federal Law Enforcement Agents carrying out basic deportation operations in Los Angeles, California. These operations are essential to halting and reversing the invasion of illegal criminals into the United States.
In the wake of this violence, California’s feckless Democrat leaders have completely abdicated their responsibility to protect their citizens.
That is why President Trump has signed a Presidential Memorandum deploying 2,000 National Guardsmen to address the lawlessness that has been allowed to fester. The Trump Administration has a zero tolerance policy for criminal behavior and violence, especially when that violence is aimed at law enforcement officers trying to do their jobs. These criminals will be arrested and swiftly brought to justice. The Commander-in-Chief will ensure the laws of the United States are executed fully and completely.”
Leavitt also posted this:
Left-wing radicals waving foreign flags are viciously attacking ICE and Border Patrol agents and obstructing official law enforcement activities in Los Angeles.
— Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) June 8, 2025
Democrats refuse to condemn this despicable behavior but this will NOT be tolerated by the Trump Administration.… pic.twitter.com/JFzrVhOfjk
Trump posted on his Truth Social account on Saturday:
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) June 8, 2025
We've already heard from Newsom. But count on more leftist meltdowns coming over this, because they'd rather yell at Trump than do anything to solve this problem and they want to accuse him of being authoritarian. Democrats have been encouraging this behavior by their statements, which has only made things worse. They can't be relied on in an emergency, and Trump needs to protect lives and property.
The Trump team at CPB also promised action against people who break the law.
We don’t tolerate attacks on our agents.
— CBP (@CBP) June 7, 2025
Whoever did this… consequences are coming.https://t.co/IpmdkCK1YE
So the protesters may have thought they had free rein with Democrats in charge--not so much now.
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